Danone: Notification of availability of 2021 interim financial report

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Danone has made its interim financial report for the six months ending June 30, 2021, publicly available. The company generated €23.6 billion in sales in 2020, focusing on health-oriented food and beverage categories. Danone, listed on Euronext Paris and the OTCQX market, aims for B Corp™ certification by 2025 and has set nine 2030 Goals to enhance sustainability. The company is recognized in various sustainability indexes and markets with over 100,000 employees and products sold in 120 markets.

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• Generated €23.6 billion in sales in 2020.
• Aims for B Corp™ certification by 2025.
• Defined nine 2030 Goals for sustainability.

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Press Release – Paris, July 29, 2021

Notification of availability of
Danone’s 2021 interim financial report

Danone announces that its interim financial report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2021 is publicly available and accessible online (link).

About Danone (www.danone.com)

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B Corp™ certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €23.6 billion in sales in 2020. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

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FAQ

What are the key highlights of Danone's interim financial report for 2021?

Danone's interim financial report for 2021 highlights €23.6 billion in sales for 2020 and an emphasis on health-focused products.

When was Danone's interim financial report for 2021 released?

Danone's interim financial report was released on July 29, 2021.

What is Danone's goal for B Corp certification?

Danone aims to achieve B Corp certification by 2025 as part of its sustainability initiatives.

In which markets does Danone operate?

Danone operates in over 120 markets worldwide.